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Distance from Handan to Kinshasa

Straight line

11,116 km
6,907 mi · 6,002 NM

By road

11,055 km
6,869 mi

Travel time

147 h 26 min
flight ≈ 14 h 24 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Kinshasa?

Handan (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 11,116 km in a straight line, that is 6,907 miles or 6,002 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Kinshasa is 11,055 km (6,869 miles), about 147 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Handan, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 23.8768°, 57.6665°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Handan from Kinshasa?

By road it is 11,055 km (6,869 miles) from Handan to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 11,116 km (6,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Kinshasa?

About 147 h 26 min on the fastest route (11,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Handan?

Kinshasa is to the west of Handan, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 24 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.